A person has died after being struck on the railway line at Broxbourne station early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the station just before 6.40am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
British Transport Police confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious and said a file will now be prepared for the coroner.
Rail disruption
The incident caused major disruption on the rail network, with all lines closed between Bishop’s Stortford and Broxbourne for nearly three hours.
Services affected included Greater Anglia and Stansted Express trains operating between Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Hertford East and London Liverpool Street.
By mid-morning, services were beginning to return to normal, but passengers were warned that delays and cancellations would continue until at least noon.
Police statement
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said:
“Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 6.40am this morning (August 20) at Broxbourne railway station. Officers and paramedics attended and sadly a person was pronounced deceased. The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Support available
Anyone affected by this incident can seek confidential support by calling the Samaritans on 116 123 or emailing [email protected].
